Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Indulge in a rich and flavorful dish with this Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta recipe. Tender chicken steaks, al dente pasta, and a creamy parmesan sauce come together for a comforting and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup (60 g) panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ tsp sea salt flakes
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- 1 tbsp Italian mixed herbs (Italian seasoning)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 400 g (14 oz) dried short pasta
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small brown onion
- 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic
- 1 tbsp Italian mixed herbs (Italian seasoning)
- ¼ tsp chilli (red pepper) flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp plain (all-purpose) flour
- 1 cup (250 ml) chicken stock
- 1½ cups (375 ml) thickened (heavy) cream
- 120 g (4 oz) baby spinach
- 1½ cups (150 g) freshly grated parmesan
- ½ tsp sea salt flakes
- ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the breadcrumbs: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a pan, add breadcrumbs and salt, toast until golden.
- Cook the chicken: Season chicken with salt and herbs, cook in olive oil until browned.
- Cook the pasta: Boil and drain pasta.
- Make the sauce: Saute onion, garlic, herbs, and chilli. Add flour, stock, cream, spinach, parmesan.
- Combine and serve: Mix pasta, chicken, and sauce. Season to taste. Serve with extra parmesan.
Notes
- This recipe can be customized with different herbs or vegetables.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chilli flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
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